After Nick Herrera saved a little girl from being his by a New York City subway car, things have been different....He has been different. Now it seems as if accidents are falling at his feet and he’s destined to play the role of the hero. But more importantly, Linda Lanko, one of the richest girls in the city, has noticed him -- a below-average student from a poor family. But is Nick’s invincibility just good luck, or is something else responsible?

If you want to win races, never race a cheetah--no animal on earth can run faster! A peregrine falcon can swoop faster than a cheetah can run, but that can’t even compare to an airplane, a rocket, or the speed of light. Full color.

Whether you’re administering a Web site, managing an intranet, or just browsing the Web, performance should be a chief concern. In Web Performance Tuning, author Patrick Killelea tackles this challenging topic with a methodical string of problems and possible solutions. This title is most beneficial for those maintaining Web sites but offers several browser-related tips and solid technical background for users of any level. The first part of this book discusses the basic performance challenges for both the browser and server sides of the equation and advises on an overall approach for id

Tugboats! Yachts! Sailboats! Air carriers! Canoes! Fishing boats!Barges! Ferries! Ocean liners! Cruise ships! and many other boatsmove across the pages of this book. Jump aboard and have a goodtime!Patricia Hubbell introduces the fifth installment to her popular series featuring"things that go!" Sean Addy and Megan Halsey portray a variety ofboats using vibrant clip art, etchings, and original drawings. What a perfectgift for anyone who loves sailing the ocean blue!